I’ll only flourish in an environment that lets me be authentic, so I need to channel my grandmother and keep her influence around me. It’s not about being better. It’s about maximizing my unique, clumsy effort.
The reality of what it is like to be masked autistic seeking help: gaslighting, dead ends, and dismissive, vague suggestions are the pinnacle of “support” available.
The media has an obligation to uphold objectivity, fairness, and ethical reporting– but the coverage of autistic and other disabled folk is rife with inspiration porn.
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